What is the best stabilizer for T-shirt quilts?

Light-weight, iron-on interfacing such as Pellon 911FF featherweight or Therm-o-Web Heat’n Bond. Either woven or non-woven interfacing will work fine.

What type of interfacing should I use on a Tshirt quilt?

For t-shirt quilting, we recommend using a lightweight fusible interfacing such as Pellon Shape-Flex® (woven) or Therm-o-Web Heat’n Bond (non-woven). If you find a different brand at your fabric store, just make sure it is light weight and won’t stretch out of shape, and you’ll be good to go.

What do you use for the back of a Tshirt quilt?

What are some backing materials available to T-shirt quilter makers?

• 100% Cotton. This is my preferred fabric choice because it wears well and is easy to work with.
• 50% Polyester/50% Cotton.
• 100% Polyester.
• Flannel.
• Minky Fabric.
• Polar Fleece.
• Bed Sheets.
• Typical Colors.

What do you use for the back of a T-shirt quilt?

Do you use batting on T-shirt quilts?

YES! Although you don’t see the batting in a quilt, it is very important. The type of the batting used influences the look, feel, quality and longevity of your T-shirt quilt.

What is the best fusible interfacing for T-shirt quilts?

Does a T-shirt quilt need batting?

What kind of interface should I use for a T-shirt quilt?

What kind of interfacing do you use for a Tshirt quilt?

What is the best fusible interfacing for T-shirt quilt?

Is interfacing necessary for a T-shirt quilt?

Using interfacing or iron-on backing is not necessary in the construction of T-shirt quilts. This is because sewing machine technology and modern T-shirt quilt designs have changed how T-shirt quilts are made.

What is the best fusible interfacing for a T-shirt quilt?

What kind of needle do you use for a T-shirt quilt?

Use ballpoint or Jersey needles when piecing and quilting t-shirt quilts. These needles have a wider/fatter tip that pokes through knitted fabrics without tearing or ripping the fibers. I like Schmetz or Organ ballpoints size 70/10 or 75/12.

Is interfacing necessary for a Tshirt quilt?

How many yards of interfacing do I need for a T-shirt quilt?

Consider that it takes 1/3 to 1/2 yard of interfacing per t-shirt. I went through about 15 yards of interfacing on a full-size mosaic t-shirt quilt (or my version of the Tool Cool T-Shirt quilt). The Pellon 911FF averages $2.25/yard every day, so that’s even cheaper than the woven SF-101 on sale.

What Pellon is best for T-shirt quilt?

Interfacings & T-Shirt Quilts

• Pellon® 820 Quilter’s Grid™ and 821 Quilter’s Grid™ On-Point are natural choices for constructing a T-Shirt quilt.
• Traditional apparel products such as 906F Pellon® Fusible Sheerweight, 911FF Pellon® Fusible Featherweight and 931TD Pellon® Fusible Midweight are also excellent choices.